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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,256.60, 1,132,900.02 and 281,847.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,256.60, 1,132,900.02 and 281,847.60 is: 422,777.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,256.60 : 1,132,900.02 = 281,847.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,256.60/1,132,900.02 = 281,847.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,256.60x = 1,132,900.02 × 281,847.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,256.60x = 319,305,151,676.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,305,151,676.95/755,256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,777.04

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